GUIDE PIN

This function allows the user to create GUIDE and/or PIN in the eta/DYNAFORM. The guide and locator pin are utilized in metal stamping to prevent the blank from sliding during the binder wrap. The GUIDE PIN dialog box is illustrated in Figure 11.6.1.

Figure 11.6.1  Guide and Pin dialog box

ELEM SIZE – Enable the user to define element size of the locator pin or guide.

HEIGHT – Enable the user to define height of the locator pin or guide.

SINK – Enable the user to define sink dimension relative to the blank of the locator pin or guide.

DIAMETER – Enable the user to define diameter of locator pin. The default diameter is set as 20 (mm).

GAP – Enable the user to define the gap between the locator pin or guide and blank. The default gap is set as 0.5.

GUIDE PIN DIRECTION – Enable the user to define the direction of locator pin or guide. After entering the Guide&Pin function, there will be a highlighted arrow in the blank region to show the direction of the locator pin or guide. The default direction is along +Z axis. The Direction dialog box is illustrated in Figure 11.6.2.

Figure 11.6.2  Define direction

Refer to AutoSetup for more detailed information about defining direction.

 

LOCATION…– Enable the user to specify the location of the locator pin. Click this button to display the INPUT COORDINATE dialog box to prompt the user to select a point or node. When defining the guide, the user is prompted to select the start and end points/nodes. The selected two points or nodes are the width of the guide.

REJECT LAST – Enable the user to reject the last created locator pin or guide.

DELETE – Enable the user to delete the selected locator pin or guide. Clicking this button, the Select Elements dialog box illustrated in Figure 11.6.3 appears for the user to select the locator pin or guide to be deleted on the screen. Click OK to confirm the deletion.

Figure 11.6.3  Select elements dialog box

There are four types of guides offered in eta/DYNAFORM: Locator One, Locator Two. Guide One and Guide Two.